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20% printed poorly, despite color management.
May 1, 2008

Question: We have implemented color management recently and have done 20 jobs, with 16 of the 20 being excellent in terms of matching between proof and press sheet. We are disturbed that four of the jobs were very bad to say the least. What could be the problem with these? 

Answer: In reviewing those four jobs, I find two jobs printed on uncoated stock and two were supplied proofs. You need to have curves set up for uncoated as well at coated stock. I am a strong believer in having many curves based on substrate. In regard to supplied proofs, you are now in the area of gambling. Who says the proofs supplied are any good at all? My suggestion is to always reproof (mainly for commercial work as opposed to heatset web) and compare the supplied proof to your proof. If they are different, then call the customer. 

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Posted by Raymond Prince on May 1, 2008 | Comments (0)